Geotechnical Engineer I - Slope Stability & Mining

Freeport McMoRan Inc.; New Mexico; On-site; USD 75,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

401(k) employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans

Career progression

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in New Mexico invites applications for a mining/geotechnical engineer role at the Chino open-pit site. You will assist in geomechanical oversight, slope stability reviews and data collection, interfacing with mine design and planning teams.

The position requires a B.S. in Mining/Geological/Geotechnical Eng with no experience required, knowledge of mining principles, and familiarity with MS Office and AutoCAD. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Mining, Geological, Geotechnical Engineering with no experience required.
• Knowledge in the principles and practices of Mining, Mining Engineering and Geotechnical applications in a hard rock open pit mine environment.
• Knowledge of appropriate software (MS Office, AutoCAD) and Geotechnical data analysis.
• Skilled at researching, analyzing and communicating information of considerable difficulty and develop appropriate conclusions and action plans.
• Skilled in managing Engineering projects related to a hard rock open pit setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing to a diversely educated audience.
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety.
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in geomechnical project oversight and review, relating to outside consultants, pit slope water control, structural geology, design slope angles and interfacing with mine design and planning.
• Assist in slope stability data collection, analysis and remedial work including slope monitoring data processing, rock strength parameters, geologic structures, slope control blast designs, and slope angle reviews.
• Communicate accurate, timely and relevant slope stability and geomechnical information to mine and site personnel.
• Assist in conducting and communicating the results of inspections of pit walls, stockpiles, and site access roads.
• Proactively seek improvements to the safe mining of mine reserves relating to slope monitoring, slope maintenance, slope and catch bench designs, blasting, geomechnical data acquisition and analyses. Perform other duties as required

Skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Project management

Education

B.S. Degree in Mining, Geological, Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Geotechnical data analysis

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in New Mexico invites applications for a mining/geotechnical engineer role at the Chino open-pit site. You will assist in geomechanical oversight, slope stability reviews and data collection, interfacing with mine design and planning teams.

The position requires a B.S. in Mining/Geological/Geotechnical Eng with no experience required, knowledge of mining principles, and familiarity with MS Office and AutoCAD. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits offered.